I have wanted the Shimano 12000 Thunnus reel for several years now, but the price tag was holding me back. I finally decided to buy this reel and quickly found out it is worth every dime.
The reel is smooth, lightweight and very easy to use. I wish I would have bought it years ago.

First time out with it fishing in the Ocean I hooked up and landed a 30lb Yellow Tail. The reel worked flawlessly.

This is my third Thunnus. These are excellent reels, never will they disappoint you.

This reel does it all for me in New England for stripers. I can slow troll mackerel on live liner, which lets the bass take the bait for a bit before switching over to the main drag. Previously I had to use conventional gear to produce the same results.

I also used this reel when snagging pogies was still legal - great casting reel to get the hooks into the pogie schools, and then switch over to the live liner once a bait is snagged - worked like a charm. Still using the reel for live lining pogies, but have to bring them to the boat first now.

In a pinch, the Thunnus also makes a good plugging reel. Casts great and not so heavy that it feels like you are using the wrong gear. I prefer other setups for plugging, but if I had to have one reel to do it all, this would probably be it.

Excellent reel. High quality. This is the second one that I’ve purchased. I’m using it when surf fishing especially for stripers. I highly recommend it.

Two new 8000 Thunnus reels make my fishing room look like a showroom, next to two new Stradic's, I feel at 72 like I have died and gone to heaven...these are the finest spinning reels I have ever owned, Grandson at 19 has new pair of Twin Power 8000's...he recently earned his Captains license and will be using for decades TO COME! He knows he will inherit all my Shimano's as well...my last retired Stratic was purchased in 1995 and used daily!

Very smooth

I'm a huge Shimano fan of spinning reels. I have original thunnus 6000 and a couple of bait runners from 20 years ago. All great reels. Use them in the surf so they've been exposed to the salt and sand for a long time. Stopped using the original 6000 because it is so heavy. A couple years ago decided to start upgrading to the new CI4 thunnus reels. They are so light and smooth. I now have all the CI4 Thunnus. Each is dedicated to it's specific use. Mostly bait/live bait fishing. I use other Shimano reels for lures.

Use to use the older Baitrunner 12000D and upgraded to this bad boy. Wondering why I didn't do it sooner. Smooth baitrunner and strong drag. Can handle anything from bass, yellowtail up to easily 50+ tuna.

Incredibly smooth reels with no backlash. They last years and maintenance is simple. The bait runner system is fantastic. Favorite spinner, hands down.

just like the old one but lighter and just as powerful. I use this reel for stripers

Exactly ask I ordered. I live in Hawaii and My order came in fast. Thanks and enjoy the product. Aloha�

This reel is incredible. Exactly what you'd expect from Shimano. Powerful, smooth, lightweight and versatile, dominating in all categories. The baitrunner feature is so simple to use and the various drag settings make it easy to match with the size of the bait you're using. I highly recommend this reel if you're seeking a Spinning Baitrunner Reel.

This reel allows me to fish with live bait while throwing lures with another rod. Works like a charm!!

Bait runner is awesome!!!!!

love this reel for striped bass fishing~!